Gites in Poitiers

Discover Poitiers and the surrounding area during your holiday

On your next holiday, let yourself be tempted by the Vienne and come and discover the city of Poitiers! Whether with your family or friends, make the most of your holiday in your gîte in Poitiers to discover the history, gastronomy, nature and heritage of the city of Poitiers and the surrounding area! Your holiday in a gîte in Poitiers will also be an opportunity to experience some thrills, for a successful holiday with family or friends! Poitiers, a Romanesque capital classified as a Town of Art and History, will reveal its secrets to you and plunge you into its 2,000-year-old past. During your holiday in Poitiers, take a stroll from your gîte and discover over 80 monuments. During your stay, you'll have the chance to visit the Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine, one of the most remarkable examples of medieval architecture in France, the Romanesque church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande, a jewel of Romanesque art with its wall paintings and organ, the Gothic cathedral of Saint-Pierre, unique in France with its flamboyant wall paintings, and the baptistery of Saint-Jean, one of the oldest Christian monuments in Europe. During your holiday, get some fresh air in the heart of Poitiers at the Parc de Bloissac. This nine-hectare park is located in Poitiers city centre and offers uninterrupted views over French and English gardens and the Clain Valley. Discover Poitiers by booking a Clévacances gîte in an ideal location. In the city centre or in the heart of the countryside, take advantage of Clévacances gites to visit Poitiers and the Vendée.

Activities to do near Poitiers, in the Vienne

Near Poitiers, by bike or on foot, discover the exceptional heritage of the Vienne. From your gîte in Poitiers, discover Chauvigny, listed as one of France's Most Beautiful Detours, and whose Château des Evêques offers a superb falconry show. To visit by bike or by car from your gîte in Poitiers, you will find the 9th-century abbey of Saint-Benoît, the keep at Migné-Auxances (the only fortified medieval building in the Poitiers conurbation), the Cistercian abbey of Notre-Dame-du-Pin at Béruge and many other remarkable buildings. The area around Poitiers offers a whole range of memorable experiences for all the family. Looking for a thrill during your holiday in your Poitiers gîte? Head to Futuroscope and its many attractions for all the family. Looking for adventure in the great outdoors? The various adventure parks in the Vienne promise you an active holiday: zip-lines, mountain biking, suspension bridges, riddles… all with an educational approach to the environment. And of course, when you think of holidays in Poitiers, you think of pleasure and gastronomy! During your holiday, treat your taste buds and discover the specialities of the Vienne region with the locals: Estelle Rivard's original and authentic Perles et Pépins "pear-truffle" or "melon-Charentes pineau" jams in Vouzailles; the Bourdier family's typical Domaine de Villemont vineyards; Gilles Turpeau's goat's cheese; the delicious walnut oil from the old distillery in Neuville-du-Poitou. Each of the Vienne's farmers will be delighted to show you how they make, grow, rear and prepare their local, tasty and gourmet products… Travel, discover, taste and succumb! Take advantage of your stay in Poitiers to bring back some of the region's specialities as souvenirs. And if you don't have the patience to wait until your holidays are over, you can always enjoy them around a table in your Clévacances gîte. So don't wait any longer and come and discover Poitiers and all its treasures! For one night or a longer stay, during the week or at the weekend, book your rental from one of our many gites available in Poitiers and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the Vienne.